Weight-Surgery Can Improve Symptoms of Asthma

Here at University Bariatrics, our highly trained surgical team is dedicated to providing the very best weight loss solutions like sleeve gastrectomy in Westlake Village for patients struggling with severe obesity. Because traditional methods such as diet and exercise are rarely effective for producing the necessary results for severely obese individuals to ward off the serious associated health consequences such as heart attack, stroke, and obesity, our techniques are proven to be safe and able to consistently yield positive results. Many of these positive results include benefits that are continuing to be unveiled by new studies. One such benefit is the possible reduction in asthma symptoms. 

According to new research, asthma flare-ups can decrease due to the reduction of chemicals called interleukins that are released from excess fat cells. As severely obese individuals are able to lose weight through weight loss surgery their asthma symptoms may also improve. Such benefits may be surprising, however they pale in comparison toward improving the quality of life and avoiding deadly health conditions. If you or someone you know is ready to take a step toward a healthier lifestyle, contract our team today to find out if the bariatric surgery in Thousand Oaks is right for you. 

 

Obesity is Costing Serious Money Worldwide

Many doctors have noticed that if, if they warn their patient that a particular bad health habit might cause an early death, patients tend to shrug it off. If, however, a doctor warns his patients that their poor health might cost them an exorbitant amount of money, people tend to take notice. That's why we at  University Bariatrics were especially intrigued by recent reports at the BBC News web site about a McKinsey Global Institute study that explored the actual cash cost of obesity around the world.

It's pretty clear that whether you're considering a bariatric surgery in Thousand Oaks or Liverpool, you're dealing with a major worldwide problem. Indeed, the study found that about 2.1 billion people, roughly 30 percent of the worldwide population are impacted by obesity. However, in cash terms, the worldwide cost is simply stunning, costing the equivalent of 2.8% of economic activity around the world on a yearly basis.

The BBC put it even more dramatically.

The worldwide cost of obesity is about the same as smoking or armed conflict and greater than both alcoholism and climate change, research has suggested.

If misery loves company, then clearly those of us who are dealing with obesity in the United States have plenty to love. Of course, the better answer is to do whatever you can to avoid the life-shortening and debilitating effects of obesity by taking advantage of such procedures as gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy in Westlake Village/Thousand Oaks with University Bariatrics. We're doing what we can to fight the worldwide war against obesity right here at home.

Stay Motivated Through the Holidays

Weight loss is an important goal, particularly if you’re suffering with severe obesity and the major associated health risks like heart attack, diabetes, and stroke. For all of us, there is one time of year where it seems to be more difficult than other times to lose weight, and that’s the holiday season. Here at University Bariatrics we want to help both potential patients and anyone who may experience difficulties with weight loss avoid the holiday pitfalls.

The most important thing to realize about the holidays is that you’re going to be surrounded by temptation; even more so than usual. The holiday season is a time to feast with big family meals like Thanksgiving and Christmas to look out for. It might seem like torture to avoid indulging a little, but it doesn’t have to be as bad as you think. Go ahead and help yourself to all those delicious sides and main courses. Just don’t overdo it. A holiday meal is actually a great time to practice self-control because you can eat a little of a lot, instead of a lot of a little, which will trick your mind into feeling fuller quicker. 

Don’t forget to control your serving sizes! Try using a smaller plate, and feel free to load that plate up as much as possible. You’ll eat less, but it will feel like more. Just don’t allow yourself to fall into the trap of putting off weight loss any further. It can be easy to delay it until after the holidays, but don’t do it. Every day suffering with severe obesity is another day risking serious health issues. For patients who begin their journey into weight loss, we provide bariatric surgery in Thousand Oaks and nearby areas as an effective solution. Visit our office today to find out why University Bariatrics is a top choice for weight loss procedures including a sleeve gastrectomy in Westlake Village area.

What We Know

At University Bariatrics, we keep a pretty close eye on the latest health news, but not all of it is as revealing as you might think. For example, an article in the September 23 Los Angeles Times had what sounded like a somewhat encouraging report. "U.S. rate of Type 2 diabetes stabilizes, CDC reports," said the headline.

However, when you look a little bit into the facts, it's not clear that the Atlanta-based Center for Disease Control has really learned much at all. An estimated 28% of diabetes cases never get a formal diagnosis. That means the CDC numbers are very likely incorrect and diabetes may be continuing to grow alongside our nation's collective waistline. As the Affordable Healthcare Act (aka Obamacare) continues, however, it's our hope that more diabetic patients will still getting treated and the numbers might start to reflect the actual reality.

The important thing to remember is that a bariatric surgery in Thousand Oaks
or anywhere else remains the best way we know of of treating diabetes in obese patients. The research is clear that patients generally see a significant improvement or an actual remission in their type 2 diabetes, one of the health impacts of obesity most destructive to lifespan and the overall quality of life. We also know that the earlier it is done, the more effective it tends to be in fighting diabetes.

If you are dealing with such negative health impacts of obesity as diabetes and high blood pressure, among many other conditions, we're happy to help. If you'd like to learn more about whether you're a candidate for such treatments as sleeve gastrectomy in Westlake Village/Thousand Oaks, just give us a call anytime.